Shropshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hinstock, Shropshire
Bath repair across Hinstock and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Rusty patches near the plughole
About our bath repair in Hinstock
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can typically use the bath the next day. We’re often asked to fix cracks in an acrylic bath and chips caused by builders, on acrylic, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Hinstock (TF9)
- Region
- Shropshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Hinstock
Hinstock is about 5 miles south of Market Drayton, in Shropshire. Anywhere in TF9, we come to you. Our technicians cover all 433 towns and villages across Shropshire. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 35 miles away.
Our visits in TF9 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Manor Farm Drive, Bradford Gardens and Bearcroft Grange. Other places close to Hinstock include Woodlane (1 mile north), High Heath (1 mile north-west), Mill Green (1 mile north-west), Standford Bridge (2 miles south-east) and Child's Ercall (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Shrewsbury (15 miles south-west), Madeley (14 miles south), Market Drayton (5 miles north), Coleham (15 miles south-west), Kingsland (15 miles south-west) and Whitchurch (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hinstock
Around Hinstock, we work in homes near Hinstock Primary School and Church of St Oswald, among other places. A little further out are Cheswardine Castle (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Hinstock includes Quarry Wood.
Nearby places to Hinstock
Other services in Hinstock
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hinstock as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Common questions in Hinstock
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will the repair last?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally the day after. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Details of any past repairs
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A picture taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
What happens on the day
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the day after.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Common problems we fix in Hinstock
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Comparing quotes
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How soon you can use it again
- What aftercare is recommended
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
